What hourly rate does a Wyoming freelancer need in 2026?
Hourly rate needed in Wyoming by take-home pay
30 billable hours a week, 4 weeks off, $500 a month of business expenses, no health insurance or retirement savings, tax year 2026.
| Take-home pay | Single | Married filing jointly | Tax share (single) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $48/hr | $47/hr | 18.4% |
| $75,000 | $71/hr | $69/hr | 20.8% |
| $100,000 | $96/hr | $92/hr | 23.3% |
| $150,000 | $147/hr | $138/hr | 25.8% |
| $200,000 | $200/hr | $182/hr | 28.3% |
Wyoming income tax for freelancers in 2026
Wyoming has no personal income tax on wages or self-employment income in 2026.
Wyoming does not levy a personal income tax on wages or self-employment income. Freelancers there pay federal income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax only.
How the calculator handles Wyoming
- Wyoming imposes no individual or corporate income tax (rate 0%, $0 collected; see Wyo. Const. Art. 15, Sec. 18 per the Legislative Service Office tax structure summary).
- Sales/use tax and property tax are not modeled.
Local income taxes in Wyoming
No city or county income taxes in Wyoming.
Wyoming estimated tax payments
- Who must pay: Not required. None: Wyoming has no personal income tax, so no state estimated income tax payments are due.
- Safe harbor: Not applicable (no personal income tax).
- Form: None
Federal estimated payments follow their own schedule. Work them out with the quarterly estimated tax calculator.
Business costs for a Wyoming freelancer
| LLC formation fee | $100 (Articles of Organization, Wyoming Secretary of State; fee schedule effective July 1, 2026). |
|---|---|
| Annual report | Annual report license tax, due each year on the first day of the LLC's anniversary month: the greater of $60 or two-tenths of one mill ($0.0002) per dollar of the company's assets located and employed in Wyoming (i.e. $60 for $300,000 or less of Wyoming assets). |
| Franchise or minimum tax | None beyond the annual report license tax above (no franchise or income tax). |
| Gross receipts tax | None |
You don’t need an LLC to freelance as a sole proprietor. Compare the tax treatment in LLC vs sole proprietor for freelancers.
What else a Wyoming freelancer deals with
LLC annual report license tax
The Wyoming Secretary of State charges LLCs an annual license tax based on assets located and employed in Wyoming. It is $60 or two-tenths of one mill on the dollar ($0.0002), whichever is greater, so entities with $300,000 or less in such assets pay $60. The report is due on the first day of the anniversary month of formation and can be filed up to 120 days early. (source 1, source 2)
Late annual reports and dissolution
According to the Secretary of State, an entity becomes delinquent on the second day of the month after its annual report due date. If the report is not filed within 60 days after the due date, the entity faces administrative dissolution. Reinstatement is possible only within two years of dissolution. The fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists $100 to form an LLC and $100 for reinstatement for unpaid tax. (source 1, source 2)
Professional services are not subject to sales tax
The Excise Tax Division's Professional Services bulletin (revised August 2026) says Wyoming has no statute taxing professional services that exclude sales or repair of tangible personal property. It names accountants, engineers, attorneys, consultants, technical writers and trainers. The Division typically does not require these providers to hold a sales tax license. Equipment and supplies bought for the business are still subject to sales or use tax. (source)
Software and computer services
The Division's Computer Sales & Services bulletin (revised August 2026) says creating or selling custom software is not subject to sales tax. Prewritten software is tangible personal property and is taxable however it is delivered. A separately stated custom modification is not taxable. Repair, installation or alteration of computer hardware or prewritten software is taxable, and so is installing updates or patches. (source)
Sales tax rate and licensing
The Excise Tax Division's FAQ gives a 4% statewide sales tax, with county rates generally between 4% and 8% after voter-approved local add-ons. Forming a Wyoming entity does not by itself require a sales tax license, and a registered agent or virtual office is not a physical presence. For services other than sales of tangible goods, the Division directs businesses to its Education & Taxability team for a written determination. (source)
Frequently asked questions
Does Wyoming have a state income tax on freelance income?
No. Wyoming does not tax wage or self-employment income, so freelancers there pay federal income tax and self-employment tax only.
Do freelancers in Wyoming pay state estimated taxes?
No. Wyoming does not require state income tax estimated payments. None: Wyoming has no personal income tax, so no state estimated income tax payments are due.
Sources for Wyoming figures
Verified October 22, 2026 against official Wyoming and IRS publications.
- Wyoming Secretary of State – Business Division Filing Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026)
- Wyoming Legislature (LSO) – Wyoming tax structure, rates and collections, June 3, 2025
- Business FAQs - Wyoming Secretary of State
- Business Division Filing Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026) - Wyoming Secretary of State
- Educational Materials (Professional Services; Computer Sales & Services) - Wyoming Excise Tax Division
- Excise Tax FAQs - Wyoming Excise Tax Division
Estimates for educational and planning purposes only. HourFloor does not provide tax, legal or financial advice. Verify your numbers with a qualified tax professional.